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Captains To Host The Jim Brickman Summer Musicfest On August 7 At Classic Park

May 3, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


CLEVELAND, OH 2010 - The Lake County Captains, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, and WDOK 102.1 FM are pleased to announce the Jim Brickman Summer Musicfest on Saturday, August 7 at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio. The festival will feature Jim Brickman performing his hit songs alongside a diverse showcase of talented musicians including Michael Cavanaugh, the star of Billy Joel's Broadway musical Movin' Out, Country music superstar Collin Raye, Cleveland favorite vocalist Anne Cochran, award-winning Country musician Ty Herndon and the emcee at the Summer MusicFest is Robin Meade, the host of HLN Morning Express. These performers, as well as others, will deliver a day of the most memorable performances for music lovers traveling near and far. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 15 via CaptainsBaseball.com and may also be purchased by calling 440.975.WINS or at the Classic Park Box Office.

Hosted by Cleveland native Jim Brickman, this festival will include a musical celebration perfect for the whole family, including a kids zone with inflatable games and activities, great food and beverage offerings and a great atmosphere. Classic Park, a facility that has hosted several concerts in its eight-year history and is well-known for the intimate atmosphere guests experience during concert events. All kids ages 12 and under are free in general admission seating.

Whether you are a longtime fan of the performers, or if you are looking to discover new music, the Jim Brickman Summer Musicfest lineup is rich with pop, country, R&B, rock and oldies. There is no better way to wind down the summer months than by listening to great music, relaxing with family and friends, and ending the night with a spectacular fireworks show.

Brickman, a mutli-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated pianist and songwriter, was born and raised in Shaker Heights and studied music at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. Along the way, he has met some great friends in the industry and is thrilled to share the stage with them for one night only.

"Cleveland is home to great music from Rock-n-Roll, R&B, Jazz and Pop to a world-class orchestra, so the people here appreciate diversity in music. Some of the performers are originally from this area, and others just appreciate the musical history rooted in the city," says Brickman.

Known as "America's Most Romantic Piano Sensation," Brickman makes your musical taste buds dance with excitement. "No matter what your taste in music is, we've got all the bases covered at Classic Park. It's an event for the family to enjoy together and a place for friends to hang out enjoying the sounds of summer."

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